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Sorry for taking so long to update! My life has been taken over by the damn college life and I haven't even started yet! All it does is take your money and cause stress...

Sorry had to vent a little haha...

Anyway, on with the chapter!

Still don't own Marvel...

The rest of the week seemed to crawl, almost as if it would never end. It did not help that everyone was praying to the Norns that the All-Father would wake up at week's end. If he did, everything could return to normal and we would most likely not have to worry about an attack. It was now the last day of the week, and sadly the All-Father has shown no signs of awakening.

"No one has had the audacity to attack Asgard when the All-Father's awake in centuries. We will have nothing to worry for once father awakens from the Odinsleep."

I could practically hear Loki's reassuring speech running through my head while I stood guard in the main hallway for what felt like the millionth hour.

I'm not sure how much more of this I can take…

I thought to myself as the new group finally came to take our post. I was walking back to Loki's room when I heard Sif's voice calling from behind me.

"Sanna wait for a moment!"

I turn to her calls and see her running down the hallway looking rather exhausted.

"What is it?" I ask her cautiously.

She just looks at me blankly for a moment before sighing exasperatedly. "I need a break, do you want to go grab a mead?"

I paused for a moment, I had never really drank before. The only alcoholic drink I had ever consumed was what Asta would steal from the feasts sometimes. Which was never much...If Asgardians were taught anything, it was not to waste a good drink.

"I'm not sure Sif, what if there is an attack?"

She shook her head at me as if I has said something silly. "You needn't worry Sanna, if they were to pick a day to attack it certainly would not be the first day the All-Father may wake up."

I hesitated once more before finally nodding, "okay but I should probably tell Lok…"

I trailed off when I see the mischievous look in Sif's eye, "honestly it's like he has you on a leash or something. Fine go tell him...but we will be talking about this 'relationship' of yours."

I shivered a bit when I saw her put emphasis on relationship. I quickly nod telling her I'll return shortly before turning and running towards where Loki's group was guarding. I walk past a group of warriors before turning down one last corridor. Finally I come across Loki, he was standing at the main entrance to the palace, looking up at the sky. I walk up to him quietly before standing beside him, he makes no move to acknowledge my presence so I gently touch his hand that was hanging by his side. The larger hand reacts, quickly taking my smaller hand in it's possession.

I look up to see Loki smirking down at me, "you came to me today...What did you miss me that much?"

I stifle a laugh, "perhaps…"

Loki leans down to give me a kiss. I felt my heart speed up just as it always does, especially when his tongue asked for entrance past my lips. I almost forgot my whole reason for finding him, actually I almost forgot everything that was going on around me. That is aside the point though, once Loki pulled away, (far too quickly if you ask me) I find myself having to bite my lip to regain the composure I had had previously.

"Actually Sif had asked me if I would go with her to get a drink. I was coming to tell you I was going to be a bit late."

Loki gives me an almost condescending look, "have you ever had alcohol before?"

I blush slightly, "only what Asta took from the feasts."

He gives me another look and I sigh, "Loki we are just going out for one drink. Sif just says she needs a break. I'll be back very quickly I promise."

Finally Loki sighs, "alright but please do yourself a favor and refrain from intoxication. Although that would be very entertaining for many reasons, we are still under high alert and need everyone at their best."

I nod and smile, "I promise I will be fine."

I kiss him on the cheek before I start to walk away, only for him to grab my arm and pull me in for a hug. "Although once this is over, I would be more than happy to introduce you to a true Asgardian celebration."

I hear him whisper and I laugh, "Loki be careful you almost sound like Thor."

"My dear Sanna, I said I was introducing you to one, not that I would be partaking in it, although if it helps you participate I will be more than willing to have a few drinks."

I sigh at the mischievous hint in his voice, "why do I get the feeling you just want to see what I'm like intoxicated?"

Loki pulls away and grins, "you best get going, I'd rather not have Sif breathing down my neck." I roll my eyes at his quick evasion before smiling and running back to where Sif was waiting.

"Alright." Sif said as soon as we had finished ordering our drinks.

"When did this relationship between you and Loki occur?"

I feel a strange sensation of butterflies in my stomach which I associate to surprise and nervousness. She never bothers to waste time weaving around the topic…

I pause and look down at my mead, "uh...honestly I really don't know persay when...It just kind of happened. I guess after I got injured at Muspelheim, there were mixed messages before that but after Muspelheim was when he made his intentions more clear."

Sif took a long swig of her drink, she looked over at me and smiled almost nostalgically. "I'm glad it worked out for you Sanna, I mean I normally think Loki is an arrogant ass...but when he's with you he acts different. Almost as if his heart is not completely frozen…"

I smirk at Sif's remark, "he's never been one for sharing his true feelings."

She smiles down at her drink, "true...I just wish...nevermind…"

I look at her, seeing her wistful expression I smile knowingly.

"Thor?" Is all I say and she just nods.

"I just cannot seem to grasp what he wants from me...One moment it seems as if he is worried for my well-being, but is he worried as in that of a friend or that of a lover?!"

I shake my head, "I have no idea…I'm just now understanding Loki myself."

Sif looks at me interestedly, "what is your meaning by that?"

I smile slightly, "I was not sure what I was to him. He never tells his feelings, but I can see how he cares by his actions, no matter how much he tries to hide the little things he does from me. I still notice them, of course not all the time...but I notice enough…"

Sif smiles, "I'm glad your relations with Loki are working out so well. Still though…"

I smile and grab her forearm, "I understand…"

She smiles earnestly, that was when we hear Fandral's laugh. "Well, well...what do we have here?"

He asks, putting a hand on my shoulder.

"Oh good evening Fandral, we were just getting ready to leave. "

Sif says as she finishes her drink, as I nonchalantly brush Fandral's hand off.

He looks at us almost relieved, "I thought you two were seriously drinking at a time like this. I was worried…sorry to disturb you."

I laugh, "not at all Fandral, we just came here to blow off some steam and talk for a while."

Sif wrinkles her nose, "it was getting rather stuffy in that palace. I needed a change of scenery."

I nod in agreement, and Fandral grunts. "In that case I'll be happy to accompany you two back to the palace."

We look at him scrutinizingly, "why do I have the feeling someone sent you to spy on us?" I ask, narrowing my eyes.

"Fandral gives us a very fake pitiful gasp, "now why would you think such a thing?"

Sif looks at him blankly,"was it Thor?"

Fandal smiles knowingly, "we can never get past your perception can we Lady Sif?"

Sif rolls her eyes, "I'm a grown warrior not a child…"

Fandral holds up his hands seeing Sifs impending fury. "In his defense, Loki did not object to me being sent out either."

I almost wanted to laugh, "what did he say? If you do not mind my asking?"

Fandral smirks as we leave the bar, heading back to the palace.

"I cannot recall perfectly but at first he said 'Thor you are being childish. Leave them alone to do as they wish, they will return in due time.'"

I cannot help but laugh as Fandral imitates Loki's voice, a horrible imitation I might add.

"Then Thor mentioned something to Loki, I couldn't hear what he'd said. Either way, suddenly Loki was ushering me out to find you worse than Thor was."

I roll my eyes, I wonder what he had said to him to cause that reaction...As soon as we get back to the palace I head to Loki's chambers as I had promised. I knock on the door, and it opens widely. I see him smirking at me as if he had been waiting for me the whole time and not with Thor trying to send Fandral after us.

"Well, that was a quick trip."

I look at him blankly, "yeah because you sent Fandral after us. You really has no reason to worry, Sif and I were actually leaving by the time he found us."

Loki says nothing and moves away from the door as if to welcome me in. I walk in and sit on the couch in his sitting room.

I look back up at him feigning exasperation, "seriously though, you had no reason to worry. We would have been fine."

Loki immediately looks away from me, but I could still see his ears redden. I smile at that, I had been mad at him at first, but honestly it was nice to see him worry for me. It let me know I wasn't the only one feeling anything in this relationship. Loki grabs my wrist and takes me over to his bed, as soon as I sit down he looks at me mischievously.

"I'm assuming you want a repeat of last night?"

I blush and look down, "I-I do not know…"

I say quietly, instead of teasing me though he grabs my chin and forces me to look up at him. Knowing what's about to come I give in excitedly.

The morning went by with nothing as normal, I was getting sick of this honestly. It was almost the end of the week and quite frankly,if I had to do this one more day I'd throw a fit. "This day is going to be another exciting one isn't it.." I hear one of the guards say under his breath. Normally I'd say pay attention, but at this point I was kind of seeing his point. I sigh as one of my guards runs up to me.

"Miss we just got word that there was signs of activity by the boarders."

My previous feelings were wiped away in an instant and replaced with worry.

"What? Is it the Muspelheim?"

He nods grimly in response, and I nod, "it cannot be helped then. Send more troops down to the treasure room. We must make sure the Wizard's Eye is secure. Send word to Lady Sif as well." The guard nods and runs away to take care of my orders.

I turn to another guard, "I want you to go to the troops in front of the palace and require any information you can about the battle."

The guard also goes ahead and carries out my orders.

I hope everyone will be okay…

We continue to guard on high alert, extra troops that were off duty coming to my aid as well. Looking around I estimated about 50 warriors were with me. While we guarded I couldn't help but think of Loki, I was worried he'd get hurt. He wasn't the only one I worried for though, I worried for everyone. Fandral, Volstagg, Hogun, and Thor as well. I mean sure they could be annoying sometimes, but they accepted me as I was. My worry continued as the minutes turned into hours of nothing but waiting for something to happen. I'd heard back from the warriors I'd sent out but I guess the excitement was only on the boarders at this point. I rub my temples in a vain attempt to rid my worries from my mind.

You are overreacting Sanna, everyone will be fine. Like they always are...

Suddenly I hear a series of screams cutting through my thoughts. These screams were the screams of what sounded like civilians. I turn to the sound, and gasp when I find them coming from the servant's quarters.

I freeze in my spot...I didn't know that there was a way to get down there! No that cannot be it. There's no way to get down there right?

I start running towards the entrance, with my bow in hand, an arrow ready to fire. I feel like I'm running down the steps for an eternity, flashes of my friends, Asta, my mother, all of them flashing in my mind. I felt so guilty only thinking about my partners, it was as if the Norns were scolding me for being so ignorant. I feel the heat of what could only be fire, and more screams resonate from the quarters. I hear the sounds of other warriors behind me but suddenly that sound fades. The only thing I can hear is the sound of my friends and family burning.

No! No! THIS CANNOT BE HAPPENING! I was trying to keep them out of harms way! No, no, no…

A flurry of thoughts just like those kept rounding around my mind. These thoughts slowly turn my worry and guilt into something much more hostile. I was furious at these demons for trying to ruin the life I had. I was happy with this life and now it was going to be taken away from me? No that will not happen! I will not let this happen! I feel myself become more and more angry at the Muspelheim.

They are nothing but monsters, killers! I will not let them win!

That was when I saw the first Fire Demon leaving the servant's quarters. My instinct and anger takes over, I murmur a freezing enchantment. I look at the demon with nothing but hatred for it, I scream and fire the arrow at his heart. I watch vindictively as the arrow impales his body and as the area around it begins to frost. The demon falls over dead, I look down at him, I can feel the tears beginning to form in my eyes as I think of the scene awaiting me past this monster.

"I'm glad I had the privilege of sending you to Helheim you bastard."

I jump over the warrior, not even giving him a second glance.

Sorry haha some of you saw something like that coming...

It's necessary for Sanna to realize some of Loki's views aren't entirely flawed in the near future...

I'll update soon...promise!

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